Stem Cell Restrictions Slackened
In April 2009, the Obama Administration announced its plan to lift financial restrictions on stem cell researched. Not all restrictions will be lifted, but they will alleviate some implemented during the Bush era. (more…)
How the Economic Crisis Effects Immigration
In April 2009, the Obama administration announced its plans to advance its efforts in immigration reform. The reform will focus on getting undocumented immigrant workers essential American legalization. (more…)
Sending the Troops Home: The Official Iraq Withdrawal
In February of 2009, President Obama announced his plan to withdrawal all troops from Iraq. Combat forces will begin to be withdrawn by August 2010, while all forces are expected to be withdrawn by December 2011. (more…)
Gay Marriage – What’s the Big Deal?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, marked a cornerstone for gay rights in Vermont, as the state legislature overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a bill allowing gay couples to marry. This adds Vermont to one of four states permitting gay marriage, the other three being Massachusetts, Iowa, and Connecticut. (more…)
Waterboarding – Justifiable or Unconstitutional?
During George W’s reign, much controversy was brought to the process of waterboarding, or inflicting the sensation of drowning to obtain information from captives. (more…)
To What Political Party Did Abraham Lincoln Belong?
During President Obama’s candidacy and election, Obama and Abraham Lincoln have been compared many times.
Other than the top hat and a lanky frame, many Americans don’t know much about Lincoln, the 16th president of the US. (more...)